How Do You Spell FIREBOMB?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪ͡əbɒm] (IPA)

The word firebomb is spelled with three syllables: /ˈfaɪərbɒm/. The first syllable is pronounced with the long "i" sound, followed by the schwa sound in the second syllable. The final syllable contains the consonant cluster "rb" which may present some difficulty for non-native speakers. The spelling of this word accurately reflects its pronunciation, making it easy for English language learners to understand and use. Firebomb refers to an incendiary device designed to start fires by an explosive reaction.

FIREBOMB Meaning and Definition

1. Firebomb is a noun that refers to an incendiary device designed to be used as a weapon. It is commonly made by combining flammable materials with a means of ignition, such as a fuse or a detonator, with the intention of causing widespread fire and destruction. The primary purpose of a firebomb is to set fire to buildings, vehicles, or other targets in a deliberate act of arson or as part of a military or terrorist offensive.

   The term "firebomb" can also be used as a verb, meaning to attack or destroy by using firebombs. It involves the deliberate act of throwing or launching firebombs towards a target. Firebombing can cause severe damage and loss of lives, as the resulting flames can rapidly spread, engulfing the area and everything in its path.

   Firebombing has been employed in various contexts throughout history, including warfare, acts of terrorism, and civil unrest. It is considered a highly dangerous and illegal activity in most jurisdictions due to the potential for harm and the difficulty to control the flames once they have been set. In recent times, firebomb attacks have been associated with various forms of political violence, organized crime, or domestic acts of aggression.

Common Misspellings for FIREBOMB

• firebombed
• fireboet
• direbomb
• cirebomb
• virebomb
• girebomb
• tirebomb
• rirebomb
• furebomb
• fjrebomb
• fkrebomb
• forebomb
• f9rebomb
• firebom
• firebote
• disrebob

Etymology of FIREBOMB

The word "firebomb" is a combination of two separate words: "fire" and "bomb".

1. "Fire" originates from the Old English word "fȳr", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*fōr". This term also exists across several other Indo-European languages, such as German "Feuer", Dutch "vuur", and Latin "focus", all with similar meanings of "fire" or "burning". The etymology of the Proto-Germanic word is uncertain.

2. "Bomb" comes from the Italian word "bombarda", which referred to a "mortar" or "large cannon". This Italian term is derived from the Latin word "bombus", meaning "deep, hollow noise" or "buzzing noise". Over time, "bombarda" expanded its meaning to denote explosive devices, particularly the ones used during warfare.

Similar spelling words for FIREBOMB

• forepump,
• firearm.

Plural form of FIREBOMB is FIREBOMBS

Conjugate verb Firebomb

CONDITIONAL

I would firebomb

you would firebomb

he/she/it would firebomb

we would firebomb

they would firebomb

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be firebombing

you would be firebombing

he/she/it would be firebombing

we would be firebombing

they would be firebombing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have firebomb

you would have firebomb

he/she/it would have firebomb

we would have firebomb

they would have firebomb

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been firebombing

you would have been firebombing

he/she/it would have been firebombing

we would have been firebombing

they would have been firebombing

FUTURE

I will firebomb

you will firebomb

he/she/it will firebomb

we will firebomb

they will firebomb

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be firebombing

you will be firebombing

he/she/it will be firebombing

we will be firebombing

they will be firebombing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have firebombed

you will have firebombed

he/she/it will have firebombed

we will have firebombed

they will have firebombed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been firebombing

you will have been firebombing

he/she/it will have been firebombing

we will have been firebombing

they will have been firebombing

IMPERATIVE

you firebomb

we let´s firebomb

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to firebomb

PAST

I firebombed

you firebombed

he/she/it firebombed

we firebombed

they firebombed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was firebombing

you were firebombing

he/she/it was firebombing

we were firebombing

they were firebombing

PAST PARTICIPLE

firebombed

PAST PERFECT

I had firebombed

you had firebombed

he/she/it had firebombed

we had firebombed

they had firebombed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been firebombing

you had been firebombing

he/she/it had been firebombing

we had been firebombing

they had been firebombing

PRESENT

I firebomb

you firebomb

he/she/it firebombs

we firebomb

they firebomb

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am firebombing

you are firebombing

he/she/it is firebombing

we are firebombing

they are firebombing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

firebombing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have firebombed

you have firebombed

he/she/it has firebombed

we have firebombed

they have firebombed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been firebombing

you have been firebombing

he/she/it has been firebombing

we have been firebombing

they have been firebombing

I would have firebombed

we would have firebombed

you would have firebombed

he/she/it would have firebombed

they would have firebombed